, 1887-12-04
MR.. AND MRS. NDERWICK.

Mr.. and Mrs. lnderwick were seated at
breakfast. They had only been married
a year, but had arrived at the melancholy
conclusion that their temperaments were
incompatible.
This was sad, as both were young, and
thus had a long journey before them.
They were amiable and very much liked;
there was really no reason why they
should not be happy. Mr.. Inderwick was
a successful man, and Mrs. Inderwick
enjoyed every comfort; but they had
come to the conviction that their union
had been a mistake.
This morning the lady and gentleman
seemed to have slept badly and breakfast
was cold.
II suppose it might be remedied, - said
pretty Mrs. I~nderwick, indifTerently, eff
i were to rise at daylight and worry with
the servants"
Hunt" said Mr.. Inderwick.
81 might be a little more disposed TO
take trouble if l were a little better APP
preciated, " said the lady.
"Now l shall near about the sealskin
Jaoque," said the gentleman, soto voce.
81 am not aware that you nave any right
to find fault with me, " he said in a cold
tone.
"You really care nothing for me. If
you did you would not allow me to go in
my old wrap"
"H you really cared for me you would
not allow me to suffer for want of a good
cup of coffee"
1.-THE saoque would cost only $780,"
1.-The coffee would DO hot if you would
pay moderate attention to it,"
"You treat me shamefully, sirl'
You care nothing for my comfort,
madaml''
"You really are too bad, sirl 1 was
never mad to feel that l was a slave
until l married you"
well, / was much more comfortable
when l was a bachelor, madamI"
Perhaps you would like to return to
that, sir"
81 confess l should, madam, If 1 am
going to live in such discomfort"
And l should like to be a young girl
again, if | am not permitted to dress de-
Gently. 1t is too badl"
unfortunately we are tied for life,"
said Mr.. Inderwick, pushing away his
cold coffee.
1T is unfortunate, as you say. Is
there no way of remedying it, sir2"
"Rcmedying it2 Do do you meant
II merely suggested"-
"Divorce2"
Mrs. Inderwick said nothing. The
abrupt turn rather Disconnected her.
q perhaps o mean separation"
81 have heard that wives are some
times forced to that, sir"
Mr.. Inderwick knit his brows, and
Mrs. Inderwick did likewise.
1--WE might think of it, " said the lady.
Very well, madam, " said the gentle
man.
He then rose, pushed back his chair,
went into the hall, put on his hat, and
went to his Office, slamming the door be-
hind him.
Mrs. Inderwick was in her drawing
room soon after tins scene when a visitor
called-Mrs. Bacon, one of her bosom
friends.
''Oh, my dear! Such a scene took
place with Mr.. Inderwick this morning."
she said.
"a scenef' said Mrs. Bacon, who
gushed with sympathy and loved TO give
advice.
He was cruel! He cares nothing for
me! l mentioned the sacque he prom
iSed me, and he flew into a rage"
you are not in earnestl'' exclaimed
Mrs. Bacon.
HE did not say l was foolishly extrav-
agant, but l know he thinks sou sobbed
Mrs. Inderwick.
"a sacque extravagant with his in
come! 1t is absurd"
But what am / to dor"
The question was what Mrs. Bacon
waited for.
Il would insist upon being decently
dressed, or take steps to protect myself,
my dear"
What steps could l take? You surely
don't mean apply for a divorce?"
"Not that exactly, my dear; but l
would let him understand that l would
not endure such treatment"
How am l to do?"
Mrs. Bacon looked around.
'Are we quite alone, my DEAR" she
said.
There is nobody in the house but the
maid
Then l will advise you what to do
II should be 50 gratefull'..
at is something l have more than
once threatened Mr.. Bacon with"
do tell mel
"You will no lie shocked, 1 hope"
Il promise you 1 will not.
Then listen, my dear.
And Mrs. Bacon, with an air of the
deepest secrecy, drew her chair nearer to
Mrs. Inderwick, and the friends began q
low and confidential consultation.
III.
BY a curious coincidence Mr.. Inder-
wick was at his office when his friend
Bacon dropped in for n smoke and a
talk.
"You seem rather out of sorts, my
daar old fellow" said Mr.. Bacon.
II am-domestic bothers."
'Domestic?''
Mrs. Inderwick-I wouldn't mention
it, but we are old chums, and you have
occasionally alluded to Mrs. Bacon"